This is a contract position for a Systems Testing / QA Specialist for our public sector client.
Work location: Downtown Toronto
Duration: Twelve Months
7.25 hours/day
This is a Hybrid role that requires the candidate to be onsite 3 days of the week (This is a mandatory requirement of the role and is non-negotiable outside of exceptional circumstances.)
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Advantages
Good compensation working on projects that will make a difference to the people of Ontario.
Responsibilities
Key deliverables to be performed by the Systems Testing/QA Specialist include, but are not limited to, the following:
· Support the end-to-end testing strategy to ensure the business requirements are met and the system performs as expected without impact to current business processing;
· Analyze business requirements documentation including use cases and non-functional requirements;
· Create test strategies and test suites, including test plans, cases and summary reports;
· Analyze test data requirements and create appropriate test data to support the test cases;
· Execute system and user acceptance tests adhering to OPS standards;
· Verify actual results meet expected results;
· Examine test databases using database access tools; e.g., SQL. Analyze and log test results;
· Document and monitor resolution of system variances using an automated problem management system;
· Provide recommendations to the Project Lead / Sr. Project Manager as to the acceptance or rejection of any new or changed system components;
· Provide weekly project status report that reflects progress on tasks, changes based on approved change orders, issues/risks that require management attention and planned activities for the next period;
· Use the Cluster tool for internal defect quality management and follow up on defects;
· Plan and execute system iteration and regression tests;
· Develop presentations for various audiences, as required;
· Work with the business and IT areas to complete any activities required to accomplish above and other deliverables as required during the assignment;
· Strong experience with testing in a Data Warehouse environment; Strong experience with testing BI applications (e.g. Cognos), running standard reports, creating ad hoc queries, etc.; and
· Strong experience with applications using ETL (e.g., Informatica) and testing for accurate transformations from source to target.
The Systems Testing/QA Specialist must have the following skills and experience:
· Demonstrated analytical problem solving and decision-making capabilities;
· Demonstrated experience with Test Automation tool in particular Quick Test pro v10.0,
HPQC/HPALM and TFS together to document, track, and record testing processes;
· Extensive experience in writing test scripts, test cases and test scenarios, testing web applications and reporting defects;
· Proficiency with desktop tools (Visio, MS Office, MS Project, MS Outlook);
· Strong technical skills in SQL, Databases, and XML;
· Demonstrated working experience in dealing with multiple teams representing various areas in delivering the project;
· Demonstrated understanding of AODA;
· Demonstrated working experience testing for WCAB compliance in web applications, experience using screen reader (JAWS) for testing and HiSoftware Compliance Sheriff Tool;
· Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively with client organizations;
· A team player with a track record for meeting strict deadlines; and
· Demonstrated working experience in an agile and waterfall environment Demonstrated experience producing deliverables on time and on schedule Knowledge of methodologies, processes and standards.
Based on the scope, the Systems Testing/QA Specialist must be proficient in:
· Desktop tools (Visio, MS Office, MS Project, MS Outlook); and
· Proficient with different types of software testing and testing methodologies; and Proficient in manual and automated testing.
Qualifications
· Experience in testing large volume online data collection applications used by 5000+ internal and external end users on multiple areas
· Test Automation tools scripting experience – eg Quick Test pro v10.0, HP quality Center
· Data warehouse, data marts, ETL processes and BI solutions testing experience (e.g., Cognos and Microsoft Power BI)
· Experience using SQL scripting for testing environments built on 3/N-tier web applications using Oracle and/ or SQL Server DBs
· Demonstrated AODA testing experience with full WCAG AA compliance in-web applications, screen readers experience (eg Jaws)
Summary
If interested and qualified for this role, please apply today for immediate consideration!
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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This is a contract position for a Systems Testing / QA Specialist for our public sector client.
Work location: Downtown Toronto
Duration: Twelve Months
7.25 hours/day
This is a Hybrid role that requires the candidate to be onsite 3 days of the week (This is a mandatory requirement of the role and is non-negotiable outside of exceptional circumstances.)
Advantages
Good compensation working on projects that will make a difference to the people of Ontario.
Responsibilities
Key deliverables to be performed by the Systems Testing/QA Specialist include, but are not limited to, the following:
· Support the end-to-end testing strategy to ensure the business requirements are met and the system performs as expected without impact to current business processing;
· Analyze business requirements documentation including use cases and non-functional requirements;
· Create test strategies and test suites, including test plans, cases and summary reports;
· Analyze test data requirements and create appropriate test data to support the test cases;
· Execute system and user acceptance tests adhering to OPS standards;
· Verify actual results meet expected results;
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· Examine test databases using database access tools; e.g., SQL. Analyze and log test results;
· Document and monitor resolution of system variances using an automated problem management system;
· Provide recommendations to the Project Lead / Sr. Project Manager as to the acceptance or rejection of any new or changed system components;
· Provide weekly project status report that reflects progress on tasks, changes based on approved change orders, issues/risks that require management attention and planned activities for the next period;
· Use the Cluster tool for internal defect quality management and follow up on defects;
· Plan and execute system iteration and regression tests;
· Develop presentations for various audiences, as required;
· Work with the business and IT areas to complete any activities required to accomplish above and other deliverables as required during the assignment;
· Strong experience with testing in a Data Warehouse environment; Strong experience with testing BI applications (e.g. Cognos), running standard reports, creating ad hoc queries, etc.; and
· Strong experience with applications using ETL (e.g., Informatica) and testing for accurate transformations from source to target.
The Systems Testing/QA Specialist must have the following skills and experience:
· Demonstrated analytical problem solving and decision-making capabilities;
· Demonstrated experience with Test Automation tool in particular Quick Test pro v10.0,
HPQC/HPALM and TFS together to document, track, and record testing processes;
· Extensive experience in writing test scripts, test cases and test scenarios, testing web applications and reporting defects;
· Proficiency with desktop tools (Visio, MS Office, MS Project, MS Outlook);
· Strong technical skills in SQL, Databases, and XML;
· Demonstrated working experience in dealing with multiple teams representing various areas in delivering the project;
· Demonstrated understanding of AODA;
· Demonstrated working experience testing for WCAB compliance in web applications, experience using screen reader (JAWS) for testing and HiSoftware Compliance Sheriff Tool;
· Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively with client organizations;
· A team player with a track record for meeting strict deadlines; and
· Demonstrated working experience in an agile and waterfall environment Demonstrated experience producing deliverables on time and on schedule Knowledge of methodologies, processes and standards.
Based on the scope, the Systems Testing/QA Specialist must be proficient in:
· Desktop tools (Visio, MS Office, MS Project, MS Outlook); and
· Proficient with different types of software testing and testing methodologies; and Proficient in manual and automated testing.
Qualifications
· Experience in testing large volume online data collection applications used by 5000+ internal and external end users on multiple areas
· Test Automation tools scripting experience – eg Quick Test pro v10.0, HP quality Center
· Data warehouse, data marts, ETL processes and BI solutions testing experience (e.g., Cognos and Microsoft Power BI)
· Experience using SQL scripting for testing environments built on 3/N-tier web applications using Oracle and/ or SQL Server DBs
· Demonstrated AODA testing experience with full WCAG AA compliance in-web applications, screen readers experience (eg Jaws)
Summary
If interested and qualified for this role, please apply today for immediate consideration!
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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